Pastel colours will intoxicate summer 2019 and reconnect us to the essentials. Soothing and gentle colours remind us of the brightness of dawn on a summer day.
With a delicate but tonic inspiration, Empreinte’s Kate works her charm with fresh simplicity. An essential theme with embroidered tulle, decorated with leafy, natural graphics.
The all-over embroidery that is both light and dense covers the cups, providing the translucence that underlies this … Read More
Photographed by STEPHANIE HYNES
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This fashion editorial, shot by Stephanie Hynes during her recent sojourn in Paris is a testimonial to French lingerie. Through her unique lens, she addresses the question: Why is French lingerie so revered? To us, the answer is intrinsic in the DNA of the French culture. Every facet of daily life is infused with the pursuit of pleasure; the French way of doing things … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Today’s exposé is a testimony to the Fall 2019 style direction that was on display at the recent Salon International de la Lingerie, Eurovet’s premiere European Intimate Apparel show. This exposition was all about the brands, their products and the vision seeded at Interfilère last year. In 2018 we spoke of the emerging focus on the body “more as a subject and less as an object”. … Read More
A modern romantic collection, Empreinte‘s Ashley charms with a floral explosion that juggles with subtle shades and intense contrasts. The gleaming embroidery with a lacquered effect blends with contemporary graphic lace, highlighting the visual impact of the Art Deco-style. A combination of force and delicacy for high emotions. This gorgeous collection for SS19 comes in intense black accented with flamboyant red for confident seduction.
Ashley Bras are available in … Read More
By HELEN MASTERS
Lingerie – The Ultimate Gift ?? (TIP To Male Readers: This Column Will Solve All Your Gift Buying Headaches! )
My recent columns have explored the themes of love and relationships and of course the difference between US and UK lingerie tastes. They have sparked some interesting comments and debate which inspired me for this next column to look into how the approach to the … Read More
by ELLEN LEWIS
Empreinte’s 2019 Resort and Swim Collection, delivers this month, in a rich summer color play: mimosa, nectarine, pink, forget-me-not purple and black. The signature fit and fabrics are sculpted into these figure enhancing silhouettes and are defined by strategically placed details. Empreinte swimwear is bra sized and comes in cup sizes from C to G, band sizes from 30 to 46 and bottom sizes from XXS … Read More
By TINA WILSON
THE FRENCH LINGERIE LOFT show, presented by Lingerie Francaise, was cozy, even quaint and it was a pleasant contrast to all the trade shows and fairs normally held in big cold spaces. I walked up the stairs after entering on Bleecker street and was greeted to a demonstration by Caudalie, the French skin care brand. Women were sitting around a big white wooden table sampling and applying … Read More